Harrison Clarke partners with world-class VC-backed startups and innovative companies to build the engineering teams that shape the future of technology. With offices in San Francisco and London, we combine deep technical expertise with a high-performance, collaborative culture.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Director to lead and grow our London office. This is a hands-on leadership role for a visionary operator who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving commercial results, and shaping the next chapter of our growth.
You will own the performance, culture and growth of the London team while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day client relationships. This is not a pure “manage from above” position, we need someone who rolls up their sleeves, sets the standard, and leads by example.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing London team of researchers and consultants
- Set and deliver ambitious revenue, placement and growth targets for the office
- Drive a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement
- Oversee client relationships and ensure outstanding service delivery across permanent and contingent hiring
- Partner closely with global leadership to align London strategy with company-wide goals
- Attract, coach and retain top talent within the office
- Represent Harrison Clarke externally with clients, candidates and the wider tech ecosystem
- Contribute to the broader firm’s evolution as both a search firm and venture partner
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record of leading high-performance teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment (recruitment, professional services or related industry strongly preferred)
- Hands-on leadership style, you lead from the front and are comfortable being deeply involved in the work
- Strong commercial acumen and experience growing revenue and teams
- Ability to set a clear vision and execute with energy and discipline
- Excellent people skills: coaching, motivation, feedback and team development
- Comfort operating in a high-growth, entrepreneurial setting
If you are a hands-on, visionary leader ready to take ownership of our London office and help build the next wave of billion dollar startups, we would love to hear from you.
Planning Director - Consultancy (Permanent) in London employer: Harrison Clarke
Harrison Clarke is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the recruitment landscape, particularly within the dynamic fields of Cloud, Data, and AI. Our high-performance culture fosters continuous learning and collaboration, while offering clear career progression pathways and the unique opportunity to work with Tier 1 VC-backed startups. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure, we empower our consultants to thrive in a rewarding and innovative environment.
